Pedra Azul (rock formation)

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Pedra Azul is a striking granite rock formation in Espírito Santo, Brazil, famed for its bluish hue and distinctive shape that make it a major natural attraction.

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Pedra Azul rock formation 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf natural monument
rock formation
tourist attraction
access accessed mainly via BR-262 and local roads
bestVisitingSeason dry season months (Brazilian winter) for clearer views
biodiversity area hosts diverse flora and fauna typical of Atlantic Forest
climate mild mountain climate
color bluish gray
conservationStatus protected area with regulated visitation
country Brazil
distanceFrom about 90 km from Vitória, Espírito Santo
ecosystem Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica)
linked to: Mata Atlântica
elevation approximately 1822 meters above sea level
geologicalAge Precambrian granite
geologicalType inselberg
locatedIn Espírito Santo
Southeast Region of Brazil
locatedInMunicipality Domingos Martins
locatedInProtectedArea Parque Estadual da Pedra Azul
management managed by the environmental agency of Espírito Santo state
material granite
mountainRange Serra do Caparaó region (broad area of the Serra do Mar system)
linked to: Serra do Mar system
nameMeaning Blue Rock in Portuguese
nearbyAttraction Rota do Lagarto scenic road
nearbyEconomicActivity rural tourism
small-scale agriculture and agritourism lodges
nearbyInfrastructure BR-262 highway
nearbyLocality Pedra Azul district of Domingos Martins
notableFeature bluish hue that changes with light and time of day
distinctive rounded shape
rock outcrops resembling a lizard on its slope
protectedBy Parque Estadual da Pedra Azul
reasonForName bluish coloration of the granite
region mountainous region of Espírito Santo
stateParkArea Parque Estadual da Pedra Azul has about 1240 hectares
surfaceFeature exposed granite dome
steep rock walls
symbolOf mountain tourism in Espírito Santo
natural heritage of Espírito Santo
tourismActivity hiking
landscape photography
nature observation
rock climbing (restricted and regulated)
viewOf Atlantic Forest landscapes
visibility visible from long distances along BR-262

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Domingos Martins hasLandmark Pedra Azul (rock formation)
Pedra Azul hasLandform Pedra Azul rock formation
linked to: Pedra Azul (rock formation)